When God Hijacks The Hype From ‘The Blessed’.

When Fallen Stars Teach Us Grace

“He asked for bread… would his Father give him a stone?” – Matthew 7:9

There’s a growing trend on social media that should worry anyone with a soul: men and women rising fast in luxury, flashing private jets, new Lamborghinis, and all-black Rolls Royces, only to vanish as suddenly as they appeared—sometimes in handcuffs, sometimes in caskets.

The Hushpuppi Gospel

Take the Nigerian influencer Ramon Abbas—Hushpuppi. His rise to online fame was nothing short of hypnotic. Designer clothes, penthouses in Dubai, cars that looked like museum pieces. Over 1.2 million followers saw Hushpuppi’s lifestyle. When he fell, the ripple reached the global news cycle. God probably reached more hearts in that fall than in any one of his “blessings.” But how many stopped to say:

“Thank You, God, for this lesson?”

People moved on to the next influencer. And it’s not just Hushpuppi though. He’s just the poster child who got caught. Before the FBI raided his Dubai penthouse, he was an Instagram god. Millions watched him parade designer clothes, jets, and opulence. He called himself “The Billionaire Gucci Master.” And yes—he praised God, publicly.

Now stop and think: God—thanked for scamming? That’s not just premature gratitude. That’s a spiritual hijack. And yet… it worked. Until it didn’t. Because when God really stepped in, it wasn’t with another Rolex—it was with another kind of bracelet; handcuffs.

Genius, Rich… and Gone

Then there’s Genius Kadungure, better known as Ginimbi. Rolls Royces. Champagne showers. Although he was never convicted. He heard unexplainable weatlh. All we saw were the All-white parties with women who looked like Vogue covers. He too credited God—and maybe, in his way, he believed it. But his ride ended in a crash. Literally. A Rolls-Royce Wraith, smashed in flames. Something somewhere was not right if you care to read his story.

Now pause. Because these stories aren’t just about dead men or men in prison. They’re about a living confusion—a generation that equates God’s name with instant riches, and hardship with spiritual failure.

If I have to cut corners, scam a few systems, praise God after… it’s worth it, right? Wrong.

The Power of Influence… and Deception

Social media influencers, celebrity pastors, corrupt politicians, and lifestyle YouTubers are now spiritual guides to millions. They shape values, redefine “success,” and worse—misrepresent God. Their lives say:

Obedience doesn’t pay. Hustle does.
Integrity is optional. Image is everything.
Credit God—just enough to keep your sins baptized.

But where does that leave the young man in Bangladesh who prays every day, stays honest, and still struggles? Or the single mother in Detroit working two jobs, believing in God’s provision but not seeing fast fruit?  They and many others are probably on the verge of spiritual burnout. And that’s where you come in—if you’re reading this.

True Credit, True Source

God is not mocked. (Galatians 6:7) You don’t thank God for the fruit of deception. You thank Him for the truth in correction. And when blessings come , in your own way credit him. If you are smart use it to glorify his him. And it so simple. Even just being a moral role model is already a credit.

We must also stop confusing early access to wealth with divine endorsement. If the wealth leads you away from God, if it glorified self and encouraged fraud, you didn’t get a blessing—you got a test. And many are failing it.

The real win is this: when the fall comes, you don’t curse or fake a comeback—you credit God for the wake-up call. That’s where the true spiritual flex is.

Biblical Reality Check

Today’s social media gospel says if you’re not winning visibly, you’re not blessed. “If you’re broke, it’s because you’re not aligned with your purpose.” “Your bank balance reflects your faith.”

Really? Then let’s talk about Job—the man God boasted about in heaven—yet allowed to lose everything. His wealth. His children. His health. But still, Job never praised God for the bling—only for the relationship.

Well, also remember the parable in Luke 12? The rich man who stored up grain and said to himself, “Eat, drink, and be merry,” only for God to say, “You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you.” Does this ring a bell, with the lives of some rich socialites today?

What about “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone?” — Matthew 7:9
God gives—but He gives what you need, not always what you crave. And sometimes what you need… is to fall. To learn. To stop pretending that God is your genie, and start realizing He’s your teacher.

Other Faiths Agree Too

• In Islam: “Indeed, man transgresses. Because he sees himself self-sufficient.” (Quran 96:6-7)
• In the Bhagavad Gita: “They alone see truly who see the Lord the same in every creature… who worships Me through service of others.”

Final Serve: Enter El Shaddai Tennis Club

Look—God can give you that Bentley, that Benz, tat job, that fame. But the real match is how you respond to each serve. Do you give credit when He gives you a win? Do you trust Him when He throws you a curveball?

That’s the concept behind my book The El Shaddai Open: Where You Play Tennis with God.
You serve your gratitude. He returns with purpose. You swing with faith. He tests your aim. And even when you lose a round, He teaches you how to play better. It’s not about winning. It’s about growing.

The Game of Tennis with God

The next time someone shouts “God did it!”—don’t clap just yet. Check the scoreboard. See the game they played. And most importantly, ask yourself what kind of match you are playing. As I say in The El Shaddai Open: Playing Tennis with God, you don’t just credit God for the good shots. You credit Him when the ball hits the net, too. When the serve goes wild, or when your racket breaks mid-game. Because the goal is not to win points. The goal is to stay in the match.

So if you rise, let your success come with truth, transparency, and timeless credit:

“God gave me this. And if I ever fall, may He get the glory for the lesson too.”

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